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If the ca125 test is normal (age 72) does that mean the ovarian mass is not cancerous?

geralyn

•12 years ago

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Its back!!

Hi everyone I've just got the results of my scan... The cancers back, the good news is, its only 2cm in size. My oncologist said because its only small and...

Hi everyone I've just got the results of my scan... The cancers back, the goo...

DeefromLeeds

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Just need to talk...

Hi all, this is my first post so bear with me... My mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer (stage 3) at the end of last year. They decided to do chemo first,...

Hi all, this is my first post so bear with me... My mum was diagnosed with ovar...

MarionL

•12 years ago

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Staging question

I am also still confussed by the way I was STAGED at 2c - because it had spread to my bowel and uterus (with clear cell), they also removed my appendix and...

I am also still confussed by the way I was STAGED at 2c - because it had spread ...

TinaWright

•12 years ago

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An oncologist's opinion

I had ovarian cysts during a pregnancy which were left intact following a caesarean. I was diagnosed with cancer 9 months later. I was reassured during the...

I had ovarian cysts during a pregnancy which were left intact following a caesar...

Stephanie

•12 years ago

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Is it possible to pay for Avastin privately? If so - how much roughly would it be and how easy is it to do?

Flyhigh

•12 years ago

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What Next?

I am almost 50, just had ultrasound tests and radiologists confirmed cyst plus several on my ovary. Feel tired, have swollen abdomen, dull pain, urine...

I am almost 50, just had ultrasound tests and radiologists confirmed cyst plus s...

Bloomin

•12 years ago

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The differences between serous papillary and clear cell?

Hiah, I had serous pappillary on my ovary and had carbo and taxol - I recently found out I also had clear cell in my uterus but no one else has actually spoken...

Hiah, I had serous pappillary on my ovary and had carbo and taxol - I recently f...

TinaWright

•12 years ago

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Internal pelvic examination

I have now been in remission for one year and at each 12 weekly check I only usually have a tummy examination. This last time it was a new MALE doctor who...

I have now been in remission for one year and at each 12 weekly check I only usu...

TinaWright

•12 years ago

14 Replies

I am gutted to hear that my youngest daughter carry`s the faulty braca one gene that was responsible for my OV cancer.

I wonder if anyone else has daughters who have the faulty ovarian/breast cancer gene. 50% risk of OV cancer and 85% risk of breast cancer. I was diagnosed...

I wonder if anyone else has daughters who have the faulty ovarian/breast cancer...

TinaWright

•12 years ago

7 Replies

another holiday achieved

I'm glad to say that I've achieved another of my things on my wish list, with a visit to the gardens at Kuenkenhoef gardens in Holland, with my best friend and...

I'm glad to say that I've achieved another of my things on my wish list, with a ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Update on PET Scan & hospital appointment - news better than I thought.

Hi! all you wonderful ladies out there, what would we do without each other. PET Scan showed that cancer has not spread but is located on same site as...

Hi! all you wonderful ladies out there, what would we do without each other. PE...

Flower

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Sexually sensitive post

Hello friends, I feel bad asking this very explicit question on here when I read of others' problems and dilemma right now but I have to get help. Those...

Hello friends, I feel bad asking this very explicit question on here when I ...

ScottishMisty

•12 years ago

12 Replies

devastated

my mum got her results bk today from her scan and has been told there is nothing more they can do for her im totally devastated as i cant even see her as i...

my mum got her results bk today from her scan and has been told there is nothing...

daveenatilson

•12 years ago

13 Replies

chemo for clear cell?

Hi all I went to see my onc on tues, and she said that as my last tumour on liver ( had resection in march) was clear cell, and it had all been removed,...

Hi all I went to see my onc on tues, and she said that as my last tumour on liv...

ladygooner-uk

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Has anyone had their spleen and gallbladder removed during debaulking surgery?

My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 OC in Dec 11, had initial surgery, then 3 cycles of carbo/taxol chemo which was efficient in reducing CA125, then another...

My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 OC in Dec 11, had initial surgery, then 3 c...

CFMF

•12 years ago

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worried about my mums scan :(

my mum has had her 3rd round of chemo and is now waiting for her scan results wich she gets on thursday shes unwell and not in a good place, im praying for...

my mum has had her 3rd round of chemo and is now waiting for her scan results wi...

daveenatilson

•12 years ago

4 Replies

any advice on cystitis after oc.

Hi everyone hope all is well. I have been clear of oc for nearly 13 years. Just recently i have been having bouts of cystitis, been to doctors this morning and...

Hi everyone hope all is well. I have been clear of oc for nearly 13 years. Just ...

nanaflo

•12 years ago

6 Replies

2nd line chemo with carboplatin/gemcitabine

I have had first cycle of the carbo/gem and have seen about five bruises appear has anyone else experience this and any other side effects. I had carbo/taxol...

I have had first cycle of the carbo/gem and have seen about five bruises appear ...

nikki9

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Pathfinder 2012 Questionnaire

Questionnaire for physicians to take re ovarian cancer: http://www.targetovariancancer.org.uk/survey/survey.asp?survey=20010020

Questionnaire for physicians to take re ovarian cancer: http://www.targetovarian...

Hidden

•12 years ago

3 Replies

A Year On......

Well.. what can i say i havnt been on here for nearly a year, its really good to see how everyones is doing and gettin on with all their treatments and...

Well.. what can i say i havnt been on here for nearly a year, its really good to...

Jasmine_Rose

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Any help please?

Hi again, I was here a few mths ago with problems. Im a post meno woman Had scan etc and they found simple cysts on one ovary and my uterus was 6.6...

Hi again, I was here a few mths ago with problems. Im a post meno woman Ha...

k9love

•12 years ago

4 Replies

daveena

hiya i need help my mum was diagnosed with oc last year they told her it was aggresive and rare but after 2 rounds of chemo told her it wasnt the case as she...

hiya i need help my mum was diagnosed with oc last year they told her it was agg...

daveenatilson

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Will I ever be fit again?

I finished chemo (carboplatin only) back in February following a total hysterectomy for stage 1a occa in September last year. I've been doing more walking...

I finished chemo (carboplatin only) back in February following a total hysterect...

Hidden

•12 years ago

14 Replies

Is Avastin available in the UK yet?

RayRay

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Happy Easter everyone

Hello all you lovely ladies, Just wanted to wish everyone a happy Easter. I hope the Easter bunny brings us some good luck with our various treatments along...

Hello all you lovely ladies, Just wanted to wish everyone a happy Easter. I h...

Jacks150

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Cooking

I used to be an ok cook. Since chemo I have become rubbish! My husband is great, never moans! Anyone else suffer this trivial problem?!!!!

I used to be an ok cook. Since chemo I have become rubbish! My husband is great,...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Mum recovering from Ileostomy now has a blood clot!!!

Mum had an emergency ileostomy because of a complete bowel obstruction on the 13th March, she was discharged on the 24th March and had been doing really well...

Mum had an emergency ileostomy because of a complete bowel obstruction on the 13...

SusanC

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Post op bowel problem?

I had my operation two weeks ago for stage 3 OC, involving full hysterectomy, omentum removal and some scraping of bowel and liver (I think). My biggest...

I had my operation two weeks ago for stage 3 OC, involving full hysterectomy, om...

Hidden

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Had my op a week ago today and feeling better every day. Now I've had time to process some information I'm wondering how 'normal' it is

My op went ok and I'm feeling ok, just knackered after the simplest of tasks, which I'm sure is perfectly normal :) When my consultant did his rounds the...

My op went ok and I'm feeling ok, just knackered after the simplest of tasks, wh...

wjs0

•12 years ago

3 Replies

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My Ovacome

All posts for April 2012

If the ca125 test is normal (age 72) does that mean the ovarian mass is not cancerous?

Its back!!

Just need to talk...

Staging question

An oncologist's opinion

Is it possible to pay for Avastin privately? If so - how much roughly would it be and how easy is it to do?

What Next?

The differences between serous papillary and clear cell?

Internal pelvic examination

I am gutted to hear that my youngest daughter carry`s the faulty braca one gene that was responsible for my OV cancer.

another holiday achieved

Update on PET Scan & hospital appointment - news better than I thought.

Sexually sensitive post

devastated

chemo for clear cell?

Has anyone had their spleen and gallbladder removed during debaulking surgery?

worried about my mums scan :(

any advice on cystitis after oc.

2nd line chemo with carboplatin/gemcitabine

Pathfinder 2012 Questionnaire

A Year On......

Any help please?

daveena

Will I ever be fit again?

Is Avastin available in the UK yet?

Happy Easter everyone

Cooking

Mum recovering from Ileostomy now has a blood clot!!!

Post op bowel problem?

Had my op a week ago today and feeling better every day. Now I've had time to process some information I'm wondering how 'normal' it is

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